The Chairman of Guard Time Information, Human Rights Activists Nationwide, Mr. Bibi Oduku, has announced the appointment of Barrister Alice Wowuota Iwara as the Head of Women and Children Affairs for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
While making the announcement, Mr. Oduku described Barrister Iwara as a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and children’s welfare. He noted that her commitment and experience position her to effectively champion human rights issues affecting women and children across Abuja and its environs.
In her acceptance remarks, Barrister Iwara expressed gratitude for the appointment, describing it as both an honour and a call to service.
“I am deeply honoured and humbled by this appointment. I am passionate about protecting the rights and advancing the well-being of women and children, and I intend to use this office as a platform to drive meaningful transformation,” she said.
She pledged to focus on policy advocacy, empowerment programs, and awareness initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable groups, while also ensuring women’s and children’s voices are heard and their rights upheld.
Barrister Iwara further outlined her agenda, which includes launching campaigns against rape, domestic violence, and child abuse; establishing support programmes for survivors; and creating empowerment initiatives to help women achieve economic independence. She also pledged to work closely with law enforcement, NGOs, and community stakeholders to strengthen justice systems and provide safe spaces for women and children in the FCT.
